Advanced Composites Materials & Textile Research
Advanced Composites Materials & Textile Research Lab (ACMTRL) develops a better understanding of the design, analysis, and manufacture of high performance composite materials and textile structures.
Advanced Computation and Telecommunications
The Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications is active in the areas of compute-intensive modeling of physical and information systems, and research areas include medical imaging, acoustics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, control, probabilistic modeling, information processing and communication networks.
Advanced Computing & Networking Systems
The Laboratory of Advanced Computing & Networking Systems (ACANETS) addresses the challenges in big data analytics, software defined networking and intelligent sensing.
Advanced Electronics Technology
The Advanced Electronics Technology Center develops reliable manufacturing for giga-scale miniaturization technology performed in conjunction with supporting companies.
Advanced Materials
The Center for Advanced Materials has expertise in the design, synthesis, characterization and intelligent processing of advanced materials, driven by the needs of potential technological applications.
Astronomical Observatory
Mounted upon the roof of Olney Hall, the Astronomical Observatory enables students to use professional-grade telescopes and other instruments to observe stars, moons, and other celestial objects.
Autism Research & Education
The Working Group for Autism Research & Education researches autism spectrum disorders, educates our students and the public concerning issues relevant to the autism community, and partners with local agencies to help improve the lives of those with ASD and their families.
Baseball Research Center
The mission of the Baseball Research Center is to be a center of excellence for the science and engineering of baseball for both experimental and analytical methods, concentrating on baseball bat performance and durability.
Biomanufacturing
The Massachusetts Biomanufacturing Center is an interdisciplinary research, development and education center that assists biotechnology companies in developing procedures leading to validated, cGMP compliant manufacturing processes.
Biomanufacturing Science & Technology
Biomanufacturing Science and Technology Consortium dedicated to advancing U.S. manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. Members include academic researchers and industry partners.
Biomedical Terahertz Technology Center
The Biomedical Terahertz Technology Center (BTTC) translates the extensive terahertz technology expertise available at UMass Lowell to biomedical applications.
Climate Change Initiative
The Climate Change Initiative brings faculty, students and communities together to address one of the biggest challenges facing humanity: climate change.
Combustion Lab
The Combustion Lab conducts fire research including the chemistry and physics of fire, initiation mechanisms, and fire prevention and extinguishment.
Community Research & Engagement
Since 1994, the Center for Community Research and Engagement has conducted research and activities aimed at improving higher education engagement with diverse families, organizations and communities.
Computer Machine/Human Intelligence, Networking & Distributed Systems
The multidisciplinary Center for Computer Machine/Human Intelligence, Networking & Distributed Systems is dedicated to research, training and education to advance the analytical, experimental and operational aspect of computer hardware and software and information technologies that have potential influence on the acquisition, management and storage of knowledge and "big data" knowledge extraction, data engineering and services, and machine/human computational intelligence.
Emerging Technologies to Protect Soldiers
Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldier or HEROES is a joint research and development initiative of UMass Lowell and the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC). Its aim is to tap the research assets, people and facilities of both organizations to improve the survivability and protection of U.S. troops.
Health Assessment
The Health Assessment Lab performs interdisciplinary research integrating the fields of biomedical engineering, clinical laboratory science, ergonomics, exercise Physiology, nutrition, nursing and physical therapy.
Human-Robot Interaction
Research at the Robotics Lab focuses on human-robot interaction (HRI), which includes multi-touch computing, interface design, robot autonomy, trust, and evaluation methods.
InternET Security & Forensics
The Center for Internet Security & Forensics Education & Research (i-SAFER) advances the knowledge and practice of information assurance and digital forensics through research, education and outreach.
Materials Characterization
Materials Characterization Lab is the university's central instrumentation facility for the characterization of materials. It is available to the entire UMass Lowell research community and industrial collaborators.
Medical Device Development
The Massachusetts Medical Device Development (M2D2) Center is a lifeline for the state's smaller medical device companies, offering innovators and executives easy, affordable and coordinated access to world-class researchers and resources.
Nanomanufacturing
The Nanomanufacturing Center at UMass Lowell focuses on basic nanomanufacturing research, collaborative research with industry and education of the future workforce that enables advanced manufacturing and commercialization of nanotechnology products.
Neuroscience
The Laboratory for Neuroscience studies normal cytoskeleton protein function, mostly neurofilaments, as related to development of the nervous system, and abnormal neuronal function, and factors that trigger this, as related to motor neuron disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Nuclear Physics
The experimental nuclear physics group has vibrant federally-funded research programs in both "fundamental" and "applied" arenas.
Nuclear Security & Safeguards
The Integrated Nuclear Security and Safeguards Laboratory (INSSL) aims to promote the development of research, education and training tools that support a wide range of global nuclear security and safeguards objectives.
Peace & Conflict Studies Institute
The Peace & Conflict Studies Institute's focus is to promote education and research and practice concerning peace and conflict issues.
Photonics, Electromagnetics & Nanoelectronics
Research and development in the Center for Photonics, Electromagnetics and Nanoelectronics focuses on the interaction of electromagnetic fields with materials and devices of use in microwave and optical systems and applications.
Printed Electronics
The Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC) established a strategic partnership between industry, university and government to strengthen and expand the region’s capabilities in printed and flexible electronics.
Program Evaluation
The Center for Program Evaluation conducts research on program evaluation methods and offers evaluation planning, consulting, training and services for the university and regional community.
Population Health
The Boston Puerto Rican Health Study at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is one of ten Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities (CPHHD) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address disparities and inequities in the prevalence and outcomes of disease.
Public Opinion
The Center for Public Opinion focuses on research related to political and public opinion trends and behaviors, as well as through polling conducted with integrity and methodological rigor.
Radiation
The Radiation Lab provides controlled radiation environments and analytical measurement services to government organizations and to industry. The laboratory provides facilities for proton, neutron and gamma environments.
Robotics Validation & Experimentation
The mission of the New England Robotics Validation & Experimentation (NERVE) Center is to improve the development of robotic systems by both academic researchers and corporations by facilitating evaluation throughout the design cycle.
Space Science & Technology
The Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology (LoCSST) involves industry partners and trains the next generation of space scientists, technologists, teachers, business leaders and policy makers.
Structural Dynamics & Acoustic Systems
The main thrust of the Structural Dynamics & Acoustic Systems Lab (SDASL) is to develop, employ and improve techniques to solve these problems using analytical approaches that are verified through experimental techniques.
Submillimeter-Wave Technology
The Submillimeter-Wave Technology Lab develops and applies technology in the frequency range of 100 GHz to 5THz.
Sustainable Production
The Lowell Center for Sustainable Production helps to build healthy work environments, thriving communities, and viable businesses that support a more sustainable world.
Terrorism & Security Studies
The Center for Terrorism and Security Studies (CTSS) leads and facilitates scientific research, education and training to help understand and respond to the evolution, convergence and complexity of domestic and foreign security challenges.
Toxics Use Reduction Institute
The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) provides resources and tools to help make the Commonwealth a safer and more sustainable place to live and work. By collaborating with businesses, community organizations and government agencies, the Institute aims to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, protect public health and the environment and increase competitiveness on Massachusetts businesses.
Wind Energy
The Center for Wind Energy has unique expertise and capabilities to conduct research in on wind turbine manufacturing, reliability, energy storage and design.
Women & Work
The Center for Women & Work (CWW) advances knowledge about the relationship between gender and work through research, enhance understanding of this relationship through education and training, and challenge inequalities, particularly through institutional change.
Workplace Health
Center for Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW) is a national Center for Excellence in Total Worker Health, conducting research and education to advance worker health, safety and well-being.